Allan’s has a passion for ensuring farmers and growers can make informed economic decision. At Cornell Integrated Pest Management, he focuses on the economic benefits of adopting alternatives to neonicotinoid insecticides being developed at Cornell University and examining the economic impact of the invasive spotted lanternfly in agricultural systems, with a focus on grape production.
Education
Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University
M.S., Agricultural Economics, Auburn University
B.S., Agribusiness Management, Escuela Agricola Panamericana, Zamorano
According to the New York Wine and Grape Foundation’s 2024 New York Vineyard Report, New York is the nation’s third-largest wine producer and a key contributor of table grapes, with more than 134 varieties grown on nearly 16,000 acres across the...
Using data from two of New York's largest grape–producing regions, researchers found that losses could reach $1.5 million, $4 million and $8.8 million in the first, second and third years of infestation, respectively.